Richard P. Denhup, age 77, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Elaine Denhup, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Bridgeport Hospital. Dick was born in Bridgeport on August 19, 1941 to the late Peter and Dorothy (Popadic) Denhup and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Fairfield Prep class of 1959 and went on to earn a B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) class of 1963. He spent years as an electrical engineer with Norden Systems, where he met Elaine, and PerkinElmer. Dick loved fishing, traveling and spending time with his family in Montauk, NY.  He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the Miamogue Yacht Club in Bridgeport. Survivors include his loving children, Christine Denhup of Stratford and Rick Denhup of New York City, and his brother, Robert Denhup of Stratford. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 22 ^nd at 8:30 a.m. meeting directly at Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Church 1510 East Main St Bridgeport. for a Requiem Funeral Service. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may visit with Dick's family on Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.  Panachida will be at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers those desiring may donate in memory of Dick to the American Heart Association 1 Union Street Robbinsville, NJ 08691.